Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

06/10/2026

KIUC will observe King Kamehameha Day on Thursday, June 11th.

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06/09/2026

KIUC takes the threat of wildfire seriously. In 2025, the County of Kauaʻi responded to more than 300 brushfires.

KIUC submitted a comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan to the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission and works closely with the County of Kauaʻi and State of Hawaiʻi on education and outreach efforts. KIUC is an active part of Wildfire Protection Plan meetings, Brushfire Stakeholders Group and Emergency Operations Center.

Members must take an active role in wildfire safety. You can help protect your loved ones and your property by following these tips:
https://kiuc.coop/news/kauai-agencies-cooperate-keep-residents-safe-wildfires

06/09/2026

Thanks to a generous donation from Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s Sharing of Aloha program, the launched a new education program across Kauaʻi called Bento Bako (Discovery Box).

By placing Bento Bako in libraries across Kauaʻi, geographic distance and financial constraints no longer limit access to cultural learning. Each branch becomes a space for exploration, creativity and generations learning together.

Read more: kiuc.coop/news/bento-bako-road-journey-kauais-public-libraries

06/08/2026

What Is Patronage Capital?

Patronage capital is created when KIUC’s annual revenues exceed expenses. These net operating margins (i.e., profits) are allocated annually to members’ individual patronage capital accounts proportional to the amount of electricity they bought throughout the year. This is the member’s equity in KIUC.

KIUC’s board of directors determines how and when capital credits are retired to members. The amount of patronage capital credited to members as a retirement depends on what timeframe they were a KIUC member and how much electricity they used.

For more FAQs about patronage capital, visit kiuc.coop/patronage-capital.

Update Your Contact Information

To receive notices and future refunds, members must update their correct address with KIUC. If moving, KIUC recommends members update their address with KIUC every five years.

Call KIUC at 808.246.4300 for more information.

06/08/2026

Extra, extra! Our summer issue of Currents magazine is here. Read it online at kiuc.coop/currents for news on:

🔥 Wildfire preparedness
🌸 The history of Kauai Made
🙋 Building a strong Board of Directors
🏠️ HALE program home energy audits.. and more!

06/05/2026

Life can be unpredictable. We're here to help. Our payment assistance programs provide support for members facing financial hardship. Follow these tips and visit kiuc.coop/payment-assistance to keep the lights on for your and your family.

06/03/2026

What are lighting controls? 💡 Commercial Energy Services specialist Kyle Cremer explains how lighting controls can help save you save energy and money on your electric bill. If you are a commercial member, KIUC is offering incentives for lighting controls. Contact KIUC for more information.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Calendar of Student Art Winners! This year's 6th grade winner was Ululena Vincent, student at Kawaikini NCPCS and Penny Nichols Art.

05/29/2026

Kauaʻi may be small geographically, but there’s much happening on this beautiful island, for residents and visitors alike. Whether you’re born and raised on Kauaʻi, planning your tropical vacation or somewhere in between, visit the Kauaʻi Festivals calendar to help you find what you’re looking for and more.

In Featured Events, you’ll find Kauaʻi’s major festivals, events and cultural celebrations. Browse Island Happenings for things such as farmers markets, beach cleanups and art nights. Kauaʻi Festivals is supported by the Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau, the County of Kauaʻi and the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. If you have an event to add to the calendar, visit kauaifestivals.com and use the Submit an Event tab.

Join the Fun! Kauai Festivals are not staged exhibitions for a few people; they are genuine community gatherings that bring together old friends and new to enjoy each other's company, to share food and to enjoy local music and culture. Admission to festivals and fairs is free or usually minimal, so....

05/28/2026

Kaua‘i Made is the official program of the County of Kaua‘i that identifies and promotes products made on Kaua‘i by Kaua‘i’s people and authentic to our island. For 20 years, the program has helped shine a spotlight on local makers, artisans and entrepreneurs while giving residents and visitors an easy way to recognize products that are truly homegrown.

Read about the history of the Kaua‘i Made program in our summer issue of Currents magazine.

If you’ve ever noticed the purple Kaua‘i Made logo on the cover of Currents and wondered what it stands for, here’s your answer.